HHH Gets Praise for NXT Last week's WWE NXT tapings at Full Sail University were said to have ran far
more smoothly than WWE's RAW and SmackDown tapings. These are Triple H's project and there was a lot of talk about how good he ran
things.
Update On Alex Shelley's Future According to The Wrestling Observer, while Alex Shelley has gotten phone calls from WWE, he has not agreed to a deal there. Shelley in leaving was looking at working in Japan and maybe for Dragon Gate USA until he got a phone call from WWE.
Top WWE Star's Move Banned Responding to a fan on Twitter, Randy Orton suggested that the his punt kick move is banned. When Orton replied to the fan's suggestion of using the punt kick on Chris Jericho again, Orton wrote, "the punt has been banned. 'Concussional' awareness."
Online Feud Between Jericho and Regal Continues - The war of words between Chris Jericho and William Regal has continued on Twitter. A fan asked Regal who would win in a technical match - he or Jericho. Regal replied:
"Someone would have to teach him a proper hold before he could enter."
Jericho responded:
"Is this the guy who used to be on Raw 5 years ago? Not sure I remember who you are..."
Regal once again ended the back and forth:
"You know,I'm the one who copied you and wore a 3 piece suit and talked intelligently and menacing."
Thrasher, one half of the former WWF and NWA tag team The Headbangers teased on his twitter page that he and his partner will be making an appearance for a one of the three major US wrestling promotions soon, writing:
"we will be on someones TV real soon can't say who but will it be WWE, ROH or TNA"
Jericho Explains Role Of Girl In Return Promos Posted by Andy Steven on 05/21/2012 at 11:59 AM
In an interview with the The UK Sun, Chris Jericho explained the little girl in his return promos.
They were looking too deep into it WAY too deep. It was just supposed to be a creepy thing. My idea was that it was the Mayan calendar in 2012 saying its the end of the world and I was going back and its the end of the world as you know it
The girl we just put in because she was creepy looking. There was never supposed to be a girl coming in with me there wasnt a change of plan. It was exactly what it was intended to be a cryptic little cool thing that led to me coming back and doing what I did.
John Cena's music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Cena says that he has had a lot of matches but win or lose he has come out on RAW and congratulated his opponent and moved on. But what the hell happened?? John Laurinaitis beat him. Cena says that JL has been a selfish power hungry bully. Last night he got a taste of his own medicine. It was great; it was everything that it was supposed to be. But then he ran away and Big Show brought him back. Everything was set for Cena to finish the job so JL would be terminated, but then Show knocked Cena out cold. Cena says he is glad that he humiliated JL because he deserved it and ten times more. What Cena is not glad about is the Big Show deciding to sell out after being fired last week. Cena says that no matter who the next GM was, even the computer, Big Show would have been hired back. But, because of the interference last night, Show has ensured that the People Power garbage continues. This is crap.
The People Power music hits and the gorgeous Eve Torres makes her way out to the ramp. Cena says that Laurinaitis got really hot but he still sucks. Eve introduces John Laurinaitis. He makes his way out onto the ramp on an electric scooter. Eve helps him up and he leans against a crutch. JL says that after the match last night he was rushed to the emergency room. He has several possible injuries. But it's okay because he proved last night that when he is in the ring he is a fierce competitor. But when he is outside of the ring he is a WWE executive. JL says that he wants the entire roster to know that they cannot lay a finger on him or he will be terminated. Enough about him, it is time to introduce the man that on Saturday he rehired with a generous bonus. It's the man that Cena will face at the next WWE PPV The Big Show.
The Big Show's music hits and he joins his co-conspirators on the entrance ramp. Show knows that Cena would like an explanation for his actions, but he doesn't deserve it. Show says that last week he was on his knees for JL begging for his job. No one loves the business more than Big Show. He was so upset that he actually found himself crying. Everyone saw the giant crying on worldwide television. Show says that he received no sympathy from anyone. He did what he had to do, what anyone would have done. He now has an iron clad contract and is proud of it. How dare anyone judge him? Show says that he will be judging Cena on June 17th, because there will be No Way Out. Show is going to knock him out.
David Otunga's music hits and he makes his way out onto the entrance ramp in his ring gear with a microphone. Otunga tells him that his boss beat Cena, so now he is going to beat him. Cena says that he is not in the mood so David should go into the back and watch reruns of Law and Order because if he gets in the ring Cena is going to hurt him. Otunga says so be it, and dedicates this match to John Laurinaitis.
****Commercial****
John Cena v. David Otunga
Cena charges at Otunga and the referee backs him off. Otunga slips out of the ring and a fired up Cena tries to follow after. Otunga slips back into the ring to frustrate Cena. Cena gets back in and Otunga heads out. Cena fakes getting out in order to catch up with Otunga. Both men are in the ring and Otunga connects with a couple of punches. Otunga poses for JL which allows Cena to get to his feet and hits a clothesline and shoulder block. Cena lifts Otunga up in the air for the AA and flashes You Can't See Me to JL. The move connects and Cena locks on the STF! This match is over.
Winner via STF: John Cena
After the match Cena continues to hold on the STF. Curt Hawkins, Tyler Reks, Darren Young & Titus O'Neil hit the ring to attack Cena. Sheamus runs out from the back and bowls over Laurinaitis on his way to the ring. Sheamus and Cena clear the ring, throwing everyone else to the outside. JL gets on the mic and asks what his guys are doing because he did not give them permission to be out here. He sends them to the locker room. JL says that in the name of People Power, Sheamus & Cena will be teaming up in a two on three handicap match. Actually, for the first time on RAW they will be teaming up in a two on three handicap lumberjack match.
****Commercial****
Ricardo Rodriguez is introduced in the ring, but Santino's music hits. He comes down and says that he is sorry to be out here, but Ricardo's accent is ridiculous. He doesn't even know how to roll his "r's". They get into a back and forth exchanging rolled r's. Santino ends up knocking him out with the cobra. Santino tells them to hit Alberto Del Rio's music and does the introduction.
Michael Cole & Jerry Lawler announce that on July 23rd RAW is moving to 3 hours.
****Commercial****
Randy Orton v. Alberto Del Rio
They lock up and Rio backs him into the corner. He kicks Orton in the gut but quickly gets reversed. Orton hits a scoop slam and then tries to drop a knee. Rio moves out of the way and punches Orton in the shoulder. Rio tries an arm breaker but Orton counters and unloads on Rio with punches. Orton smiles as Rio falls onto the apron. He sets up for the suspended DDT, but Rio counters and pulls his head down across the top rope.
****Commercial****
Back from the break, Rio tries for a cover. Orton kicks out. Rio continues to work on the shoulder and stomps across it. Another cover, but Orton kicks out. Del Rio lock on an arm bar. Orton gets to his feet and punches his way free. Rio kicks him in the shoulder. Orton dodges a baseball slide as Rio flies out of the ring. He gets back into the ring back walks into a couple of punches and a snap scoop slam. Orton sets him up on the apron and connects with the suspended DDT. Orton drops to the mat and begins to pound.
Chris Jericho appears from behind and hits a Code Breaker on Orton! This match is over.
Winner via DQ: Randy Orton
Jericho stands over Orton in the middle of the ring and calls for a microphone. Jericho says that he is the best in the world at what he does. He repeats himself. He asks if Orton understands and repeats himself once again. Orton gets to his feet and walks right into a second Code Breaker. Jericho again screams to ask if Orton understands what he is saying. He again utters that he is the best in the world and looks to exit the ring. Jericho decides against it and reenters. He lifts Orton to his feet and hits a third Code Breaker! Orton is bleeding from his forehead.
# In the back, Daniel Bryan is shown getting ready to call out CM Punk.
****Commercial****
Daniel Bryan is in the ring and says that last night a great injustice was done. He throws footage of last night's PPV in which Punk was tapping to him. He should have become Champion. It's time for Q & A with Bryan. Did he make Punk tap out? Yes. Should he be WWE Champion? Yes Yes Yes. The only reason that he is not Champion is because of the gross incompetence of one WWE referee, so he demands a rematch.
Punk's music hits and he says that it was one of the greatest matches of his career, but the fact remains that he beat Bryan 1,2,3. Punk then shows footage of attacking Kane but making it look like it was Punk on Friday Night Smackdown. Kane went after Punk, softening him up for Bryan. Punk shakes his head and says that it was pretty clever. Punk says that it is now his pleasure to introduce Bryan's opponent for tonight.
Kane's pyro explodes and he makes way down to the ring. Punk joins in on commentary.
Kane v. Daniel Bryan
The referee rings the bell and Bryan tries to kick Kane. Kane pushes him down and pushes him into the corner. He punches away until the ref backs him off. Bryan is whipped into the corner and hit with a hard splash. Bryan dodges a second splash and connects with a dropkick. Bryan climbs to the top rope, but Kane catches him and tries for a chokeslam. Bryan scurries away and sends Kane to the outside of the ring. Bryan flies out after with a suicide dive. Punk grabs a chair and tries to hit Kane with a steel chair in the vein of Bryan's actions, but Bryan grabs the chair. Kane gets to his feet and sees Bryan with the chair. He grabs it from him and begins to wail on Bryan. This match is over.
Winner via DQ: Daniel Bryan
Kane rolls Bryan into the ring and follows after. He connects with a chokeslam! Kane lifts Bryan back to his feet and hits a second chokeslam.
Punk gets into the ring, claiming that he wants to check on Bryan and make sure he is okay. Punk locks on the Anaconda Vice! Bryan is furiously tapping.
****Commercial****
Christian v. Jinder Mahal
Jinder whips him into the ropes, but Christian gets behind him for a neckbreaker. Christian climbs to the second rope and hits a dropkick. Jinder is on the apron and tosses Christian out of the ring. He rolls him back inside and stomps on his chest. Jinder hits a hiptoss and goes for a cover. Christian kicks out. Back on his feet he springs out of the corner for a sunset flip. Mahal kicks out. Christian is whipped into the ropes but hits a shoulder block. Christian punches him in the face and heads back to the second rope. He hits a spinning European Uppercut and looks for the Killswitch. Mahal reverses and hits a big boot. Christian dodges a Camel Clutch and hits the Killswitch. He heads to the top rope and hits a frog splash! This match is over.
Winner via Frog Splash: Christian
****Commercial****
Beth Phoenix v. Kelly Kelly
Layla is watching the match from a monitor in the back. A highlight saw Phoenix nail Kelly in the back of the neck during her cartwheel towards the corner.
Winner via Glam Slam: Beth Phoenix
****Commercial****
2 on 3 Handicap Lumber Jack Match John Cena & Sheamus v. Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger & Tensai
Ziggler and Sheamus start things off. They lock up and Sheamus pulls him to the mat in a side headlock. Ziggler pushes him into the ropes and gets hit with a shoulder block. Ziggler gets back to his feet but gets tossed high up into the air for his efforts. Cover, but Ziggler kicks out. Cena gets the tag, as does Swagger. Jack takes Cena down and then takes a moment to gloat. Cena gets back to his feet and hits a hard shoulder block. Tensai gets the tag.
He elbows Cena in the face and then backs him into the corner with shoulder thrusts. Swagger is tagged in and pushes Cena into another corner for a shoulder thrust of his own. Swagger tries for the second rope splash but completely whiffs. Sheamus gets the tag and bowls over Jack. He pushes him into the corner and knees him hard in the chest. Sheamus hits a scoop slam and tries for the cover. Ziggler is tossed to the outside of the ring. The Lumberjacks don't touch him and Tensai has gained the tag. Sheamus is tossed out of the ring and the lumberjacks try to attack. Sheamus fights them off and makes his way back into the ring. Tensai takes control and drags him to the corner and hits a headbutt. Swagger gets the tag and stomps on Sheamus.
****Commercial****
Tensai gets the tag and whips Sheamus into the corner. He headbutts him down to the mat and the referee makes him back away. Swagger gets the tag, but Sheamus punches him in the head. Swagger regains control and tags in Ziggler. He connects with a leg drop and goes for the tag, but Sheamus kicks out. Ziggler locks up Sheamus' ankle and tags in Swagger. Big Show walks out onto the entrance ramp.
Swagger holds Sheamus down on the mat and then chokes him on the second rope. Ziggler gets in a kick to the head as Swagger distracts the referee. Tensai gets the tag and kicks Sheamus in the gut. Sheamus begins to fight back and Tensai is bleeding from the forehead. Tensai hits a scoop slam and goes for the cover.
Ziggler gets the tag and unloads on Sheamus. Swagger gets the tag and continues the attack in the corner. Sheamus tries to fight back and hits Swagger with a rolling senton! The crowd is hot as Cena runs into the ring at the newly tagged in Ziggler. He hits a huge side slam and signals for the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Cena abandons the move as he notices the Lumberjacks have pulled Sheamus off the apron. The fight spills back into the ring as Cena and Sheamus are largely outnumbered.
The cavalry arrives to make the save. Nearly the entire locker room has hit the ring. Cena heads to the back to look for The Big Show. Cena is shown in the back and approaches Laurinaitis. He asks where Big Show is. JL reminds him that he can't touch him or he is fired. Cena turns his head and walks right into a Knock Out Punch.
According to PWinsider.com sources close to Flair and TNA have confirmed that the two sides are at a major impasse as there is a ton of heat on Flair for conduct outside the ring. It was described to me by one TNA source as, "being at the point it's not worth keeping Flair around."
There have been a number of incidents involving Flair at local establishments and bars in Orlando since coming to the company. At one point, sources indicate Flair was banned from drinking at the Hard Rock Cafe in Citiwalk due to an incident with him "acting inappropriate", according to one source, leading to venue management banishing him. There are also stories aplenty within the company of Flair not being able to cover bar tabs and company management getting a call from the hotel and/or bar seeking payment. Most recently something similar went down at the hotel TNA utilizes for their wrestlers and staff, which the company has had a great relationship with for years, that was the final tipping point. At that point, Flair was pulled from several Louisiana house shows and the final TV Tapings before Impact Wrestling goes live on 5/31.
A similar issue led to Flair's meltdown last year on the European tour, where TNA's Craig Jenkins, after several days of fronting Flair money to cover a bar tab, refused to do so again. This led to Flair screaming at Jenkins in front of the entire crew and refusing to get on the TNA tour bus to head to the next date. Flair was left behind, missed a show and then returned to the tour the next day, apologizing to the locker room when he arrived. Publicly, Flair blamed the matter on the company not giving him "advances" like he would get when touring for WWE, citing that he was "used" to that treatment. Those comments upset people within the company because of the perception that the company "wasn't taking care of talents."
There have been a number of forces within TNA that have been against having him as a regular since he came into the company, noting that while he carries a high price tag, he hasn't translated into drawing money or ratings for the company - and now, his work in the ring isn't "Ric Flair level" anymore, but "Ric Flair level behavior" remains. There are also some in the company that feel that Flair and WWE put them in a "no win situation" when Flair was announced for the WWE Hall of Fame, noting that the company had no choice but to allow him to go in, or else they would look like they were denying Flair and the fans. To be fair, Flair didn't know in advance he was getting inducted but he publicly told fans he would be there "on stage" before a deal was signed that would allow him to appear at Wrestlemania and the Hall of Fame.
Spike TV sources also note that there have also been a number of requests from the network end to keep Flair dressed and not have him "near nude" (i.e., in his wrestling gear) and bleeding at his age on TV. Flair debuted for TNA on 1/4/10, the first episode of the Hulk Hogan/Eric Bischoff regime. He was made the mentor to AJ Styles and manager of Fortune with the idea of creating a modern day Four Horsemen style group. That led to Flair being part of Immortal and until the Gutcheck Judging role, he had most recently been managing Gunner and running with Eric Bischoff in their feud designed to get Garett Bischoff over.
Since departing WWE, there have been a number of issues with Flair. He signed for a number of appearances with Ring of Honor, then pulled out of them, citing his relationship with WWE (although it was more likely that he realized they weren't going to use Reid Flair following a drug arrest). When Flair didn't pay back an advance given to him, ROH filed a lawsuit against him. Flair also landed in court over money lent to him by Highspots.com and at one point, there was an order of arrest out for him if Flair did not pay the agreed settlement by a certain date. That order was issued because Flair had missed several agreed dates for payment of the settlement. The money was eventually paid and the NWA World title belt, which Highspots.com was holding as collateral, was seen displayed at WWE AXXESS this year, potentially pointing to WWE as having paid the debt and acquiring the title for their own archive.
There was word making rounds over the weekend that Flair was done with TNA, but we have not been able to confirm that. When contacted today, TNA declined comment on the Flair matter, citing that he was still officially on their roster.
PWTorch readers have pointed out that included in World Wrestling Entertainment's new "Revolution" web video released Monday is a close-up shot of who appears to be current TNA Wrestling Superstar Matt Morgan. As reported earlier this month, Morgan has near "free agent" status due to TNA using up his contracted dates. Assuming it is Matt Morgan in the video, WWE is able to loosely reference a non-contracted talent since they own footage from his career, similar to WWE teasing Sting potentially joining the company in the 2-21-11 videos last year when he was in-between TNA contracts.
TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim has officially broken the record for single longest Knockouts Championship reign. Marking 190 days as champion today, Gail surpasses Madison Raynes 188 day reign to take the crown for single longest title reign.
Kim returned to TNA after three years in WWE last October, quickly winning the Knockouts Title in her very first pay per view match at Novembers Turning Point pay per view, and the rest, as they say, is history.
*Rumor* Alex Shelley/TNA Update Today, 01:45 AM Posted by ILWyep in Latest TNA Wrestling News & Rumors According to The Wrestling Observer, Alex Shelley will be leaving TNA when his contract expires, which is imminently. It was his decision not to renew.
*Rumor* Former Tag Team Champion Reportedly Done With TNA
According to WrestleZone.com, Alex Shelley is done with TNA Wrestling. Apparently WWE will fill extra TV time with, among other things, a Cruiserweight division and/or tag teams, and are looking for smaller wrestlers by way of stocking either, or both. While it has not been confirmed, Shelley will likely go to WWE. There has also been talk of WWE running a Cruiserweight show on the new Network, which could also be a possibility for Shelley.
- According to The Wrestling Observer, TNA officials are interested in acquiring former WWE Superstars John Morrison and Melina, as their names have come up in recent creative meetings. Bruce Prichard, Senior Vice President of Programming and Talent Relations, is said to be a big proponent of the couple joining the organization.
Recap: Christian won the battle royal, last eliminating Miz. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth retained the tag team titles over Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger by virtue of pinfall after Kofi landed Trouble in Paradise to Ziggler. Layla defeated Beth Phoenix to retain the Diva's title, following a neckbreaker. Sheamus retained the world title in the four way, when he pinned Chris Jericho. Brodus Clay big splash pinned Miz. Christian won the IC title from Cody Rhodes via pinfall, post Killswitch. CM Punk pinned Daniel Bryan to retain the WWE championship. Ryback defeated Camacho. John Laurinitis pinned John Cena.
PRE-SHOW STREAMING LIVE @WWE.COM.
Josh Matthews and Matt Stryker introduce us to the show, as they pan the line of fans filing into the building. They talked about Over the Limit, and the key matches as well as the pre-show match between Kane and Zack Ryder. Ring introductions occur and we are underway.
Kane vs. Zack Ryder
Ryder used his speed to avoid Kane, who started off by muscling Zack into the corner. Ryder got Kane to the outside with a flurry of offense, including a tope. Kane inevitably overwhelmed Ryder, and abused him with kicks, punches, a fling to the buckle, a sidewalk slam and a bear hug. Ryder tried to fight out of it, but Kane continued to wear him down. Kane got a nearfall, and grabbed a body vice. Ryder fought out with elbows, a neckbreaker and by snapping his neck off the top rope. Ryder went for the RoughRyder, but Kane countered into another sidewalk slam. Kane scaled the top rope, but was crotched on the buckle. Kane lied in agony on the mat as Zack kicked him in the face and went for another RoughRyder, that Kane countered into a Chokeslam to Hell for the win.
The hosts gave a rundown of the card, which looks promising. WWE chose to feature Cena vs. Laurinitis with a video recap covering the events between the two over the past month.
Backstage, Santino Marella and Cody Rhodes bickered about who is the most credible champion, and which title is more valuable. Eve informed them that there will be a Battle Royal, right now, where the winner gets a shot at the championship of his choosing: Intercontinental or United States. The title match will take place later tonight.
Michael Cole, Booker T and Jerry Lawler came to ringside and replaced Stryker and Matthews at the broadcast booth. Santino and Rhodes came out for a ringside view.
Participants introduced included: Curt Hawkins, Tyler Reks, Khali, McGillicuddy, Miz, Zeke Jackson, Yoshi Tatsu, the Usos, Jinder Mahal, Tyson Kidd, Drew McIntyre, Titus O'Neil, Darren Young, Alex Riley, David Otunga, William Regal and Christian.
Over The Limit PPV hits the air live, with the battle royal underway:
Some early eliminations included Tatsu and Jay Uso and Zeke Jackson. McIntyre Hawkins, Mahal and Reks were tossed out by Khali. The remaining guys tried teaming up on Khali, who was eventually eliminated by several of them, much to the luck of the others. Titus O'Neil was eliminated with a savate kick, as the other Uso was clotheslined over the top rope. Regal was tossed out by Christian. Riley threw out Young, and gave Miz a spinebuster. He went to the top, but was crotched and eliminated by Miz, leaving it down to the final four: Kidd, Otunga, Miz and Christian. Kidd was eliminated by Otunga as he tried to skin the cat back in. Christian battled both of them, but they began to work him over. Otunga and Miz tried in vain to eliminate Christian, as he continued to fight back, and he eliminated Otunga. Down to Miz and Christian. They both fought on the apron, but Christian got the better of that, and eliminated Miz to win the battle royal. Christian pointed to Santino, indicating his choice for later tonight.
A hilarious ad ran for John Laurinitis' People Power initiative. It was ran almost like a political ad campaign, focusing on Laurinitis' strong points, including his superstar motivation, and fan appreciation made possible by his wealth of experience and his dedication to excellence. Funny.
Vicky Guerrero came out onto the ramp, and talked about the possibility of replacing Laurinitis if he should be fired tonight, and then introduced her tag team for their tag title match. Kofi and Truth came out next, as is tradition.
Kofi Kingston and R-Truth (c) vs. Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler
Kofi started off with Swagger, who went back and forth with arm and headlocks. A nearfall by Kofi after an elbow led to a tag to Truth who maintained control, with some fancy footwork and a legdrop. Swagger tagged out to Ziggler, who was hit with a top rope body block. A suplex by Dolph was followed by a tag to Swagger and he distracted the ref long enough to get a cheap shot leading to the momentary advantage by the challengers. R-Truth made a solid comeback, with some innovative kicks, until Vicky distracted the ref long enough to give her team the advantage again. They made frequent tags and pin attempts in between wearing Truth down. Truth went for a backslide cover out of a neckbreaker attempt by Ziggler, but this was followed by a high dropkick by Dolph. Truth did his damnedest to fight out of their corner, but was stopped by a double team face plant. Ziggler showed off in front of Kofi as he held a headlock. A suplex attempt was countered into a small package effort by Truth, who was again cut off and punished by the heels. The big break for Truth came when he countered a top rope suplex attempt by Swagger into a DDT. Hot tag to Kofi saw a flurry of offense. Things broke down, as Swagger and Truth went to the outside and Kofi hit the Touble in Paradise on Ziggler to win the match and retain their tag team titles.
Backstage, Eve delegated Reks and Hawkins to the duty of confiscating signs in the crowd that were anti-Laurinitis. Otunga said they were completely within their legal right to do this, and thusly approved.
Layla (c) vs. Beth Phoenix
Layla did her best to hold her own with Beth early on, but a slip up in the corner tweaked her already vulnerable knee. Beth capitilized on this bullseye, and worked it over with various locks. An Oklahoma Roll style pin attempt surprise by Layla warranted only a two count. She continued to try to fight back against Beth and even reversed a gorilla press slam into a DDT, and another pin attempt. Beth continued to come on strong on the weakened champion. Out of nowhere, however, Layla landed a neckbreaker, which proved enough for her to retain her title.
Backstage Stryker talked with Randy Orton about Sheamus' victory over him on Smackdown! this week, and his subsequent RKO after a handshake. Orton said Sheamus should have seen it coming. Jericho interrupted to say that he will win this four way match because he is the best in the world at everything, to which Orton scoffed and threatened an RKO to him as well.
Alberto Del Rio, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton and Sheamus (c) - Fatal 4 Way
They paired off, and Sheamus and Orton started inside. Sheamus was low roped and tossed into the guardrail by Jericho, and the heels teamed up on Orton. Del Rio and Jericho targeted the injured shoulder of Sheamus on the outside, and threw him into the broadcast table. Orton hit a suplex and knee into a pin attempt on Del Rio, that Jericho broke up. The alliance of the two heels didn't last as Del Rio and Jericho fought and Del Rio hit a backbreaker on him. Sheamus tried to re-enter, but was slide kicked back out by Jericho, and slowed things down with a side headlock on Orton. The heels continued to double team Orton. Sheamus finally re-entered and hit a shoulder block on Jericho, and pounded away on Alberto, and landed the rolling senton. Enziguiri by Alberto yielded only a two count. He went to work on Sheamus' shoulder. Sheamus made a comeback and slammed Alberto, but only got a two count. Sheamus pounded Alberto's chest with forearms, but was dropkicked from behind, knocking him into Rodriguez on the outside. Alberto locked in an armbar extention, that was broken up by Jericho. A lionsault was stopped by lifted knees from Del Rio. Orton re-entered the ring and knocked Jericho and Sheamus to the outside and hit a double DDT on Del Rio and Rodriguez. Jericho knocked Orton to the outside and got the Walls of Jericho on Del Rio. Sheamus broke it up, but got knocked on his ass for his efforts. Walls of Jericho on Sheamus, center ring, was stopped by an RKO. Everyone took turns hitting their top move set on each other, until a Sheamus Brogue Kick on Orton. Sheamus "Don't call me O'Shaunessy" O'Shaunessy hit a variation of the fallaway slam on Jericho for the victory.
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Cody Rhodes talked backstage with Eve about how, if he had the match against Christian tonight, he would easily defeat him. Christian overheard this, and said he changed his mind, and decided to give Cody the opportunity to back up his claims.
Miz hit the ring, mic in hand, and complained about the poor taste of the WWE Universe for supporting Funkasaurus, while they should be supporting him (Miz). Miz danced in the ring to his theme, but was interrupted by the introduction of Broadus Clay, who came out in his usual fashion.
Miz vs. Broadus Clay
Smart to put the pee break/concession match on after the previous match. Sorry for my unprofessional coverage of this match, but this match is really immaterial. The former WWE world heavyweight champion was pinned following a big splash. Typical Raw quality match. They all danced with children in the ring afterwards.
Hawkins and Reks were shown in the first few rows taking "inappropriate and offensive" signs from fans.
Cody Rhodes came to the ring and ran down the Carolina audience prior to his title defense against Christian, who came out next.
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Christian
Cody took early offense with a cheapshot, followed by kicks, punches and a suplex. Christian retaliated and the fight went to the outside. Back in the ring, a Russian Leg Sweep by Cody got a two count. He grounded Christian with an armbar. He continued with stomps and cornered him with stomps. Christian and Cody battled at the top rope, and Cody suplexed him from there. A stiff right hand and an over the top rope clothseline by Christian. They fought back to the inside, and Cody was caught from the 2nd rope with a punch, a kick to the face and a drop that saw only a 2 count. Tornado DDT attempt by Christian was countered as he was tossed belly first to the mat. Cody hit a moonsault, followed by a pin attempt that Christian kicked out of. Christian hit the Killswitch, and got the pin and the win. Christian looked a bit emotional as he held his Intercontinental title for all to see.
Backstage interview: CM Punk. They reviewed the happenings involving Daniel Bryan this past Friday on SD! He talked about being glad that Laurinitis might be fired tonight, and being proud of both himself and Daniel Bryan wrestling on a WWE PPV...something that would have been unheard of, even a few years ago, let alone for the WWE world title. He spoke of knowing Bryan for years, but is not the same man he knew when they were coming up in the business together. AJ interrupted to say how fun this match would be to watch. Punk walked away from her.
CM Punk (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
They started off with a feeling out process, that saw some kicks, armbars, and an armdrag by Punk. He held sway with a side headlock. Punk began to work the leg of Bryan. Bryan retaliated with kicks in the corner. Punk kicked him hard and continued his legwork on the challenger, including an Indian Death Lock. Bryan got aggitated and landed some stiff forearms and some kicks, and a European elbow. Punk kicked at him again and went back to work on his knee, and dropped him to the outside. A dodged baseball slide to the outside gave Bryan a chance to drive Punk into the ringide barrier. They got back into the ring after the ref's count got to 6. Bryan landed a missile dropkick, and wore down Punk with a seated abdominal stretch, and drove elbows into Punks ribs. Bryan is working Punks ribs, and Punk is targeting Bryan's knee. (Jim Ross should be calling this match for sure) Bryan applied the Surfboard/Bow and Arrow submission attempt. Punk escaped with elbows to Bryan's head and face, and landed punches and elbows. Bryan took a breather, but landed a few leaping knees to the back of Punk. He missed a third, and Punk capitilized and landed a Fisherman's Suplex for a 2 count. They traded chops and punches. Bryan hit a top rope headbutt, and applied a chinlock. He fought out and a crisscross led to a mid air double high cross body block. Punches, forearms and a heel kick by Punk, was followed by a rolling neckbreaker, and a scoop powerslam that yielded only a two count. Bryan was dropped to the outside again and hit with a plancha. Punk rolled him back in, but a top rope clothesline attempt was blocked with a dropkick by Bryan, who kicked at Punk. Punk blocked a kick with a leg whip. Punk appled the figure four. Bryan and Punk punched and slapped each other, until Bryan reached the ropes, forcing the break. Both went for near falls after key moves. Bryan went for the "Yes Lock" but Punk escaped. The crowd chanted "This is awesome" as Bryan drove Punk to the corner with knees and climbed the rope, but was knocked to crotch the rope. Punk hit a clothesline to a prone Bryan, but only got a two count. Multiple pin attempts, a GTS attempt, and a Yes Lock were all blocked and/or countered. Punk blasted him hard with a kick. Punk slammed him at the corner, and ascended the rope for his elbow drop. His sore ribs prevented him from following up. He eventually covered him unsuccessfully. Bryan drove some stiff knees to the ribs. Bryan wasted time yelling "Yes" and then charged Punk, but missed in the corner. Bryan thereafter applied the Yes Lock again, but Punk rolled his shoulders back. He scored the pinfall, eventhough he tapped a second after the 3 count. CM Punk is declared the winner, as Bryan protests in anger.
Backstage, Eve and Otunga walked and talked as they bumped into Teddy Long, who said that after tonight, he might talk to the Board of Directors about either suggeting the two of them be the new GM's or that they just be fired.
Ryback vs. Camacho
Ryback more or less destroyed him. Ryback showcased his power moveset arsenal. He got the pin after a Musclebuster-esque fallaway slam.
They promo'd the Best of WCW Clash of the Champions DVD set, avaiable 5/22.
The announcers spoke again about the main event, and the angles that led up to it, including Laurinitis' finer moments that helped to plummet his approval rating. They said he went to the Board of Directors earlier to get some last minute provisions for tonight's match. They rejected his request.
John Laurinitis vs. John Cena
Laurinitis was in wrestling gear that looked like scuba wear. Laurinitis tried to run, but Cena grabbed him and pulled his shirt over his face and gave him a red belly with a big slap and slapped his back. Cena gave him an airplane spin, and let him flop around. Cena grabbed the ring bell and banged it in his ear and face smashed him into the announce table (Wow, after what we saw tonight, this is the main event?) He continued to make a mockery of Laurinitis. He sat him in a chair and put a headset on him, and the GM was half conscious and did Booker's "5 time" bit. Cena slammed him into the ring apron, face first. Cena grabbed the mic, mid STF application, and said if Laurinitis can last 10 seconds, he'd release it. He actually did last ten seconds. Cena re-applied the move, and he once again lasted 10 seconds. This is just a comedy match. Abysmal. Cena got a drink of water, had a gulp, and poured the rest of it on the GM's head and down his pants. Cena grabbed a fire extinguisher, and threatened Laurinitis with it. He blasted him with it, ofcourse. Cena grabbed a garbage can and dumped its contents on Laurinitis' head. Laurinitis tried to run through the crowd. Cena reached for him over the barrier, but Laurinitis grabbed his arm, and pulled it over the barrier. He hit Cena with a chair in the ring. Cena blocked it and returned the favor, and hit a chair/elbowdrop. Laurinitis hit a low blow. Laurinitis escaped through the crowd by the time Cena got to his feet. Big Show, in street clothes grabbed Laurinitis in the crowd and dragged him to the ring and tossed him in. They both stood on either side of him. Laurinitis tried to crawl away, but Show stepped on his hand. Show went to chokeslam him, but instead he threw him into Cena who went for the AA. Big Show punched Cena in the face, knocking him out. Laurinitis crawled over to Cena, and pinned him for the win. Show, with a serious look on his face, held the GM's arm in the air in victory. They replayed what just happened, as King and Booker expressed shock at Show's actions, and Cole raved about Laurinitis maintaining his GM position. Laurinitis looked in rough shape, limping up the ramp as the show went off the air.
We begin with footage from the end of last weeks Raw when the stipulation for Sundays match between John Cena and John Laurinaitis was determined by the Board of Directors.
John Laurinaitis makes his way to the ring and he is still in shock after the announcement from Monday night because he doesnt have the usual bounce in his stop.
John says that he disagrees with the decision by the Board of Directors. He says that he feels that he is being put in harms way. He asked for the match with John Cena, but the board has restricted the way that he can compete with Cena. It is like leading a lamb to slaughter and that is not fair. He says that he is approaching forty years old and he is not as flexible as he used to be. He can bench press 250 pounds and run a mile in less than 6 minutes. However, that does not qualify him to face John Cena.
Laurinaitis says that he asked the Board of Directors to reconsider and they said no. Laurinaitis decides to take his campaign to the fans and he wants them to say a prayer for John Laurinaitis.
CM Punks music plays and he makes his way to the ring.
Punk wonders if Johnny gets it. Punk says that everyone has been praying. Their prayers have been answered because the only way that John wins on Sunday is by pinfall or submission. Anyone interferes, they are terminated so the match is one on one. When John Cena beats him, Laurinaitis gets terminated.
Punk says that he wants to be the first to wish Laurinaitis the best in his future endeavors. They will party next week on Raw and Smackdown. It will be bigger than Mardi Gras. Punk wants to know how miserable Laurinaitis has made people and the way that he has abused his power.
On Monday night, Johnny had a seven foot giant on his knees groveling and begging for his job because he enjoys entertaining the people. Laurinaitis did it with a smile on his face.
John insults the intelligence of the WWE Universe, and he is out of touch. John also insults Teddy Long who made this show good.
Punk wants to know how it feels to be on the other end of the stick for once.
John says that he isnt there yet because he is still in charge.
Tonight, CM Punk will face Kane.
Punk accepts that and he says that he is not concerned that he is going to face Kane, but he will not go to the Board of Directors to get out of the match. Punk says that he respects Kane, unlike Johnny. Punk says that he will be WWE Champion next week while Johnny will be on the unemployment line.
Laurinaitis asks the people if they like it when someone makes fun of his boss. Johnny says that he has been tough and fair. He has been generous and benevolent but the people dont get it that he is working hard for them. The more he does for the people, the more they crap on him. Johnny isnt going to blame John Cena or CM Punk, he is going to blame the WWE Universe.
If this is his last night on Smackdown, he tells everyone that they can go to hell.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Kofi Kingston and R Truth versus Titus ONeil and Darren Young
Young and Truth start things off and they lock up. Young with a knee instead of a break in the corner. The referee warns Young and that allows Truth to get out of the corner and he punches Young. Truth with a boot to Young and Kofi tags in and hits a springboard cross body for a near fall. Young with an Irish whip but Kofi with a pendulum kick and then he takes care of Titus on the apron.
Young with a punch and then he hits a belly-to-back suplex onto the apron. Young sends Kofi back into the ring. Young with an elbow drop for a near fall. Titus tags in and he punches Kofi in the back and then he slams Kofi as they continue to work on the back. Young with an Irihs whip into the corner followed by a splash.
Titus runs into Kofis boots and Titus goes down. Truth and Young tag in and Truth with punches and then he does a pelvic thrust before a punch. Truth with the Truth Detector followed by a kick and DDT for a near fall. Titus breaks up the cover and Kofi and Truth hit a double drop kick. Kofi with a pescado onto Titus and then Truth hits the Little Jimmy for the three count.
Winners: R Truth and Kofi Kingston
We go to the B A Star event in New York from a few weeks ago.
Zack Ryder is in the back filming his latest video feature but we pan to Damien Sandow. Sandow does not seem impressed and we go to commercial.
We are back and Damien Sandow makes his way onto the stage as he is introduced for his match against Yoshi Tatsu.
Damien introduces himself and he says that he is here to help all of you. As the intellectual savior to the masses, it is his duty, nee, his passion to set everyone free from the chains of ignorance. One fortnight ago, he stood on the precipice of ushering in a new era of enlightenment that the ignorant masses so desperately yearned for. However, to his dismay, upon his arrival at ringside, he saw that he was pitted against an unworthy opponent. An opponent he rejected to prevent the people from seeing such an abhorrent contest.
Sadly, he finds himself in that same vexing scenario this evening. This alleged superstar is an unworthy opponent. Damien says that he cannot and will not demean himself to face such and ignoramus. Damien says that he is doing this for the benefit and well being of everyone. Damien says Youre Welcome and leaves the ring.
Yoshi Tatsu calls Sandow a chicken and then he makes chicken noises.
Yoshi turns his back and Sandow runs to the ring and attacks Yoshi. He sends Yoshi into the turnbuckles. Sandow with knees and a Japanese neck breaker.
Sandow tries to find his inner peace after what he did to Yoshi.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to take a look back at what happened two weeks ago when the four men who are in the World Title Match at Over the Limit were in a tag match that saw Sheamus give Orton a Brogue Kick and then Jericho pinned Sheamus. Then Orton gave Sheamus an RKO. Last week, Sheamus and Orton used Del Rio as a punching bag. Then on Monday night, Sheamus got Randy Orton disqualified for attacking Chris Jericho during Ortons match with Jericho.
Sheamus and Randy Orton are in the locker room with Matt Striker. Matt asks them about their match tonight. Sheamus says that he is looking forward to the match on Sunday so he can show what kind of champion he is. Sheamus says that he has a reputation for being a hot head but he can harness it in the ring, unlike someone else.
Orton says that he used to be so overconfident that he came off like an idiot. Orton says that he can win the title without beating the current champion. Orton says that he couldnt think of anyone else in that match he wants to beat more.
Sheamus says that he is happy that one of his opponents had the guts to say it to his face and he could Brogue Kick him in the face, but he is a nice guy and he wont do it.
Orton says that he is not a nice guy and he reminds Sheamus where nice guys finish.
Match Number Two: Zack Ryder versus Daniel Bryan
They lock up and Bryan backs Ryder into the corner but Ryder puts Bryan in the corner. Bryan with a forearm and European uppercut. Bryan with a knee drop to the back of the head for a near fall. Ryder with a kick and punches but Bryan with a European uppercut and Ryder is on the mat again.
Ryder sends Bryan into the mat but Bryan with a running knee and then he hits the running drop kick into the corner for a near fall. Bryan with a hammer lock and then he manipulates Ryders fingers and wrist. Bryan with a hammer lock but Ryder with an elbow. Ryder with a back elbow to a charging Bryan followed by boots. Ryder with a missile drop kick.
Ryder misses the Broski boot and Bryan kicks the ropes and then he kicks Ryder in the head and then he applies the Yes Lock and Ryder taps out.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
After the match, Bryan starts the fans chanting yes.
We see Kanes face as the camera pans back and we go to commercial.
We are back and Daniel Bryan has joined the announcers for the next match.
Match Number Three: CM Punk versus Kane
Punk with a side head lock and arm bar. Kane with a shoulder tackle. Punk with a kick to the leg but Kane backs Punk into the corner. Kane pie faces Punk but Punk with forearms and chops. Punk clotheslines Kane over the top rope to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Punk with forearms to Kane and then he returns to the legs with kicks. Punk with a DDT and he gets a near fall. Punk with knees to the hamstring and then he applies a figure four leg lock. Kane punches Punk to get out of the hold.
Kane kicks Punk through the ropes to the floor. Punk drops Kane on the top rope and Punk tries for the springboard clothesline but Kane with an uppercut. Kane kicks Punk and presses him against the ring post and then Kane with a baseball slide and Punks ribs are sent into the post.
Kane with shoulders in the corner followed by a punch. Kane gets a near fall. Kane with a bear hug but Punk with elbows to get out of the hold. Kane with a back breaker and Kane gets another near fall. Kane with a body scissors and head butts to the back of Punks head. Punk with elbows and he gets free.
Punk with a knee to the head followed by kicks to the leg. Kane tries for a choke slam but Punk escapes and he hits a swinging neck breaker for a near fall. Kane sends Punk into the corner and misses a splash. Punk with a running knee but Kane pushes Punk away on the bulldog. Punk goes to the turnbuckles for a bulldog and he gets a near fall.
Punk hits the springboard clothesline and gets a near fall. Punk gets Kane up for the Go To Sleep but it is only a moment because of Punks ribs. Kane with a boot to the head for a near fall. Kane puts Punk on the top turnbuckle and tries for a superplex.
Punk with chops to send Kane to the mat and then Punk with the elbow drop and he hits it but he can only get a two count. Punk tries for the Anaconda Vice but Kane avoids it. Kane with a side slam for a near fall. Kane goes to the apron and then up top for the clothesline and he hits it. Kane signals for the choke slam but Punk with a kick to the head and Kane is forced to the floor.
Punk with a suicide dive onto Kane but it is in front of the announce table. Daniel Bryan gets a chair and the referee warns Bryan. Bryan hits Kane with the chair and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Kane by disqualification
After the match, Bryan runs up the ramp and Kane recovers to see Punk with the chair. Kane with an uppercut to Punk because he thought Punk hit him with the chair. Kane hits Punk in the midsection with the chair and Daniel Bryan is enjoying what Kane is doing.
Kane sends Punk over the announce table and then into the ringside barrier. Kane sends Punk into the ring while Bryan watches from the safety of the ramp. Kane with a choke slam to Punk. Kane hits a second choke slam and Daniel Bryan is now applauding what Kane did.
We go to commercial.
We are back with Goldman Box comments from Santino Marella talking about how much he loves the United States Title.
Match Number Four: Santino Marella versus Cody Rhodes
They lock up and Cody with a side head lock and hammer lock. Santino with a reversal but Cody with a drop toe hold and then he slap Santino in the head. Rhodes with a kick to the midsection and back. Rhodes with knees as Santino comes off the ropes. Rhodes with punches and kicks to the head. Santino with an Irish whip but Cody with an elbow. Rhodes misses a moonsault.
Santino pulls out his sock puppet and he calls for the cobra but Rhodes with a drop kick and he gets a near fall. Rhodes with punches but Santino with a split to avoid a clothesline and Santino hits the Cobra for the three count.
Winner: Santino Marella
We take a look back at John Laurinaitis comments from the start of the show.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to relive the moment from Monday night when Big Show was fired.
Match Number Five: Randy Orton versus Sheamus
They lock up and they go around the ring as they try to jockey for position and the leverage advantage. The referee separates them and they have a clean break. They lock up again and Sheamus with a side head lock. Orton with forearms to the ribs but Sheamus with a shoulder tackle.
Orton with a drop kick and he gets a near fall. Orton with an arm bar as he works on the formerly injured shoulder. Sheamus backs Orton into the corner and the referee has to separate them. Sheamus pushes Orton but Orton pushes back. Sheamus and Orton exchange punches and kicks. Orton with a short arm clothesline. Orton with the Garvin Stomp but he misses the leaping knee drop.
Sheamus punches Orton but Orton returns fire. Sheamus with more punches and Orton does the same. Sheamus with an Irish whip but you never Irish whip Orton into the corner because Randy will clothesline you. Orton sends Sheamus to the floor but Sheamus pulls Orton to the floor. Orton blocks a punch and he punches Sheamus. Sheamus reverses an Irish whip and Orton goes into the ring steps.
Sheamus sees Ortons head against the ring post and he tries for the Brogue Kick but Orton moves and Sheamus kicks the ring post instead. Orton pulls Sheamus injured shoulder into the ring post as the battle continues on the floor. Orton sends Sheamus arm into the ring steps a few times.
Orton punches Sheamus and then he stomps on the arm on the step. We go to commercial.
We are back and Orton wraps Sheamus arm in the ropes to continue to work on the shoulder. Orton punches Sheamus and then he drops an elbow on the arm. Sheamus punches Orton but Orton with a kick and single arm DDT for a near fall. Orton with a rear chin lock while trapping the arm to add more pressure.
Sheamus with punches but Orton is able to return to the arm to stop Sheamus offense. Orton with a knee drop to the injured arm and Sheamus backs into the corner and the referee tries to keep Orton out of the corner. Sheamus punches Orton and Orton with an Irish whip and Sheamus hits the turnbuckles with his injured shoulder. Orton gets a near fall. Orton with a hammer lock in the ropes and the referee warns Orton. Orton wit a knee to the shoulder and he continues to use the ropes to work on the arm. Sheamus sends Orton to the floor.
Orton tries to return to the ring and Sheamus with a running knee lift and then it is time for forearms across the chest to Orton on the apron. Sheamus with a running forearm and Orton goes off the apron and into the ringside barrier. We go to commercial.
We are back and Sheamus with knee drops to the head. Sheamus gets a near fall on Orton. Sheamus with a chin lock and arm bar but Orton with forearms. Sheamus with a knee to the midsection and then he gets a near fall. Sheamus with the firemans carry slam and then he sets for the Celtic Cross but he cannot hold up Orton because of his shoulder.
Orton with a back breaker and two clotheslines. Sheamus misses a clothesline and that means it is power slam time. Orton runs into an elbow but Orton with a belly-to-belly suplex and he sets for the IEDDT but Sheamus drops Ortons head on the top rope.
Sheamus with a the slingshot shoulder tackle followed by running double sledges and a running shoulder into the corner. Sheamus with a running knee lift and a power slam for a near fall. Sheamus sets for the uranage back breaker but Orton with elbows. Orton with a kick but Sheamus is able to hit the uranage back breaker for a near fall.
Sheamus goes to the apron and then up top but Orton crotches Sheamus and Orton punches Sheamus and he sets for the superplex and Orton hits it. Orton slowly makes the cover and the delay allows Sheamus to kick out. Orton holds his head after the impact of the superplex.
Orton punches Sheamus but Sheamus punches back. They pepper each other with punches but Sheamus backs Orton into the corner and connects with an elbow. Sheamus misses a Brogue Kick when Orton moves out of the way. Sheamus crotches himself in the ropes. Orton hits the IEDDT and Randy looks around before twisting to the mat to pound the mat for the RKO. Sheamus pushes Orton away on an RKO attempt. Sheamus misses a Brogue Kick. Orton tries for the RKO again but Sheamus avoids it and then he gets a rollup for the three count.
Winner: Sheamus
After the match, Sheamus celebrates in the ring while Orton is a bit disappointed with the loss. Orton tells Sheamus that he got him this time. Orton and Sheamus get face to face in the center of the ring and Orton offers his hand.
Sheamus has something to say to Orton and Orton says that Sunday will be a different story. They shake hands but you know that you dont shake the hand of the Viper and Orton with an RKO to Sheamus.
Orton grabs the title belt but he does not pick it up.
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